Finding the Third Proportional to 903,251 and 1,362,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,251 and 1,362,531 is: 2,055,343.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,251 : 1,362,531 = 1,362,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,251/1,362,531 = 1,362,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,251x = 1,362,531 × 1,362,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,251x = 1,856,490,725,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,856,490,725,961/903,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,055,343.12
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